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Coffee in hand, Bridgeport? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new state-driven timeline could reshape Bridgeport’s school budget.
  • Why a Bridgeport driver now faces OUI charges in Wilton
  • Why Christian Cage chose Bridgeport hockey over AEW’s big finale

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Main Dining Room at The Twisted Vine Restaurant and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bridgeportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bridgeportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Windy; partly sunny, colder, with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 22.
  • Thursday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. CT-appointed firm creates 2026-27 budget schedule for Bridgeport schools: 'Getting a late start' (ctpost.com) — Bridgeport school officials are racing to finish the 2026–27 budget under a new, state-guided schedule after starting the process later than recommended. A consulting firm hired as part of Connecticut’s intervention has laid out tight January deadlines, public input forums, and a February handoff to the mayor, aiming to fix past budget problems and avoid another major deficit.
   

2. Bridgeport man charged with OUI in Wilton (wtnh.com) — A Bridgeport resident was recently arrested in Wilton after police say he nearly struck another vehicle and showed signs of intoxication during a traffic stop. He faces multiple motor vehicle charges and is due in Danbury Superior Court on January 5, 2026. Bridgeport readers may want to note the legal consequences and upcoming court date.
   

3. Top AEW Star Not At AEW Worlds End (wrestlezone.com) — Wrestling fans in Bridgeport might be interested to know Christian Cage is reportedly in town watching an AHL hockey game instead of appearing at AEW’s Worlds End pay-per-view in Illinois. The update confirms he isn’t expected on tonight’s show, while running through the stacked card and hinting his TV return will likely wait for other storylines to develop.
   

4. 'People don't know how to drive': Why Danbury ranks among CT's most congested cities (ctpost.com) — Bridgeport is singled out alongside several other Connecticut cities in a new traffic study highlighting growing congestion and its economic costs for drivers. While the report focuses on Danbury’s gridlock and proposed I-84 and Route 7 fixes, it underscores that Bridgeport residents are also feeling the squeeze of statewide traffic delays and ongoing DOT construction projects.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 30
  • Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    1:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • Noon Years Eve Storytime Party
    Weston Public Library , 56 Norfield Rd , Weston
    11:30 am
    • Thursday January 1
  • Redding Community Hiking Club — Winter Hikes (Off-Site)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    11:00 am
    • Friday January 2
  • Frozen and LEGOs®!
    Fairfield Public Library , 1080 Old Post Road , Fairfield
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone is rehoming a Chihuahua, let me know.
    I’m interested in adopting one I have a fenced in yard in the front and the back and I had two Chihuahuas in the past I know exactly what to do with… (Nextdoor Seaside Village)
  • i need a cleaner.
    not housekeeping but help to reclaim my dirty messy house. there is a black cat, cigareetes.and stairs. also a cat sitter for january 21 to january… (Nextdoor Seaside Village)
  • Yale-New Haven Health posted a job opening for Utility Worker- Full Time/Days/BH in Bridgeport. Apply here.
  • Bridgeport Public Schools posted a job opening for Art Teacher (K - 8) in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

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